Sukari Industries Limited v Fredrick Oluoch [2018] KEHC 3684 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3684
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 3684 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Senior Resident MagistrateCoramJ.R. KARANJAH
Holding
The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
Facts
The appellant, Sukari Industries Limited, was sued by the respondent, Fredrick Oluoch, for general damages arising from a road accident involving the appellant's tractor and the respondent as a pedestrian.
Issues
- Liability apportionment
- Quantum of damages
Reasoning
The trial court's factual findings on the occurrence of the accident are upheld. The appellant is held 90% responsible for the accident, and the trial court's award of Kshs.700,000/= general damages is deemed reasonable.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- SELLE –VS- ASSOCIATED MOTOR BOAT COMPANY (1968) E.A 123.
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